[10] On 30 August, HBO announced that Tracey Ullman's Show would return for a third series starting 28 September 2018.

Each episode features an original song penned by Ullman and composer Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer: The Opera).

In late 2014, whilst promoting the film Into the Woods, Tracey Ullman revealed plans to write something new for television in the following year.

"[14] Her American Showtime series, Tracey Ullman's State of the Union ran for three seasons, concluding in 2010.

Instead of playing just original characters (a staple of Ullman's comedy) the show saw her imitating real people (celebrities, politicians, etc.)

[15] The trio hit it off and came up with a concept: a multi-camera show in which Ullman plays "a multitude of diverse and distinct characters living in, or visiting, the busy global hub that is the UK.

"[16] Whilst visiting, Ullman noted the vast number of women now heading the broadcaster, a stark contrast to her early days at the BBC.

"[18] On 4 March 2015, a formal announcement was made, confirming the project, with Ullman saying that it was a 'privilege to be doing this,' and "I still feel as inspired to inhabit people as I did when I was six, standing on the windowsill in my mother's bedroom, putting on a show."

"[2] A fan of Armando Iannucci, Ullman assembled a writing team which includes Veep scribes, Georgia Pritchett, Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley, with The League of Gentlemen's Jeremy Dyson acting as both series writer and script supervisor.

In a press release, Ullman stated: "It has been a pleasure being back at the BBC, and I am thrilled to get the opportunity to write more shows with my brilliant team.

[24][25] On 2 July, BBC Comedy released a clip of Ullman made up as Angela Merkel reacting to the news that Boris Johnson had chosen not to run for Prime Minister.

[26] Comedian Ben Miller was confirmed as a guest star for a sketch in which he will play media mogul Rupert Murdoch with Ullman portraying wife and former model Jerry Hall.

[22] According to the Radio Times, Ullman was set to impersonate SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, as well as an "eerily accurate" Clare Balding.

Impersonations expected are Angela Merkel, Nicola Sturgeon, as well as Ullman's first take on Prime Minister Theresa May and Melania Trump.

Like Tracey Ullman's Show, it will feature a mix of famous and everyday people all reacting to the aftermath of the general election along with the anniversary of the Brexit vote.

We've decided to shake it up with a more topical format because things move so fast these days it's like every 10 minutes I'm voting for something.

There's never been a better time to be imitating world famous political women, and I admire and thank them all: Angela Merkel, Nicola Sturgeon, and my home girl newbie Theresa May.

[38] A sketch which turns the tables on victim blaming in sexual assault cases received international critical acclaim after it went viral on social media (even in China).

[42] I wanted to do a series of national treasures, which I think we have in England.Aside from her original characters, the show features Ullman impersonating an array of public figures: Theresa May, Judi Dench, Nicola Sturgeon, Maggie Smith, and members of the British Royal Family, Camilla Parker-Bowles and Carole Middleton.

I am very sorry, but due to the Chancellor's extremely busy schedule, she's in Brussels right now, and the G20 summit is just around the corner, she will not be able to send the requested statement.

Judi Dench reacted positively to Ullman portraying her as getting away with unethical public behavior because she is a national treasure.

Her performance easily transcends the make-up thanks to her mastery of posture, gesture and facial control as well as pitch-perfect vocals.

"[46] In Series One, she plays both grandmothers to the youngest heir to the British royal throne, Camilla Parker-Bowles and Carole Middleton.

We just imagined [an earthy] Camilla: Do you want to drown a kitten in a barrel or put your hand up a horse's uterus?"

Westminster's youngest MP, Mhairi Black assists Sturgeon in the series opener by torturing a captive JK Rowling.

[My co-writer] Jeremy Dyson imagined her as a Bond villain — we filmed for two days in Chislehurst Caves, it was freezing and I was wearing pink, four-inch high heels.

"[52] In an interview for the Metro newspaper during the 2017 United Kingdom general election, Nicola Sturgeon was asked about Ullman's impersonation of her.

Greer, who in recent years has come under fire for her controversial transgender views,[54] complains about being silenced by the media to anyone who will listen in the series.

[11] It made its international premiere in the United States prior to its HBO launch at the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival.

The event was held on 21 September 2018, with Ullman taking part in a Q&A session hosted by actress Meryl Streep.